Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Critical National Infrastructure is seeking a skilled Network Test Analyst for a long-term remote program with potential site visits. Responsibilities include creating and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure infrastructure meets high operational standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in network testing, particularly with routers, switches, and firewalls.

Qualifications

• Strong background in network testing and infrastructure.
• Experience with data centre environments.
• Familiarity with large-scale network transition programmes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test scripts based on Test Plans and Low-Level Designs.
• Execute testing across various phases including Unit and Functional testing.
• Support setup and execution of network testing using RFC 2544 methodologies.

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Handling and patching fibre optic cables

Interpreting HLD and LLD network design documentation

Familiarity with data centre operating procedures

Using Micro Focus ALM

Exposure to network monitoring tools

Working in Critical National Infrastructure

Background in infrastructure programmes

Tools

Micro Focus ALM

StableNet

Job description

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Job Title: Network Test Analyst – Infrastructure & CNI

Location: UK-Based (Remote with potential site visits)

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance (current SC preferred)

Contract: Outside IR35 | Full-Time | Long-Term Programme

We’re seeking an experienced Network Test Analyst to support a high-profile transition and transformation programme involving Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in network testing and infrastructure, particularly across routers, switches, and firewalls.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring new infrastructure components and designs meet functional and operational expectations through structured test planning, execution, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed test scripts based on Test Plans and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
• Execute testing across various phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Acceptance
• Import and manage test cases within ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), linking to requirements and capturing results
• Gather and present test execution evidence, raising and tracking defects in ALM
• Support the setup and execution of network testing using RFC 2544 methodologies

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency with Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)
• Comfortable handling and patching fibre optic cables in a data centre environment
• Ability to interpret HLD and LLD network design documentation
• Familiarity with data centre operating procedures
• Experience using Micro Focus ALM or similar test management tools
• Exposure to network and service monitoring tools (e.g. StableNet or equivalent)
• Experience working in Critical National Infrastructure environments (utilities, defence, telco, etc.)
• Background in infrastructure programmes involving large-scale network transitions